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Weather & Climate in Ciénaga, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ciénaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 782.6 sq mi (2,027.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0070°N, 74.2477°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 138 km | 94 km |
| May 16, 2013 | 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia | M5.0 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 122 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 58 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 61 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 122 km | 69 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 58 km |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia | M4.5 | 135 km | 112 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 9 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 31 km W of Riohacha, Colombia | M4.5 | 130 km | 56 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 75 km NNE of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 144 km | 46 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 59 km | 47 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 12 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 92 mph | 92 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA | Unknown | 8.0 m | - | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in |
Ciénaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").